Students at Kishwaukee College are expected to demonstrate integrity, honesty, civility
and respect. These values are important to the learning environment and should guide
the conduct of everyone in the College community, inside and outside of the classroom
setting. The College's Student Code of Conduct prohibits certain behaviors and activities,
which interfere with the orderly operation of the College and the pursuit of its educational
mission and vision.
Students’ Responsibility to Read and Comply with Conduct Standards
Each student is responsible to read and comply with the Student Code of Conduct, which
is published in the Student Handbook and College Catalog, posted on the College website,
and available in the Offices of the Vice President of Student Services, the Director
of Student Success and the Campus Security Office. In addition, students should also
consult and comply with standards of classroom behavior as stated in individual course
syllabi.
This Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Procedures are published by the Office
of the Director of Student Success and are subject to change in accordance with College
procedure regulations. For more information on the Student Code of Conduct, contact
the Office of the Director of Student Success, Student Center, 815-825-9738. To report
a violation to the Student Code of Conduct file a report.
The Aspen Institute named Kishwaukee College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer and bachelor’s degree attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.
Kishwaukee College will offer five Short-Term programs during the Spring 2026 semester. Kish Short-Term programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build on skills with additional training.